ZASPAJAN1K7C407362019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio
2019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 8 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 36 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
Executive Summary
2019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio
2019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 8 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 36 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 8 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Airbag system recall; Brake system recall)
- 2 injuries reported across 36 owner complaints
- Common owner-reported issues: check engine light, electrical problems, stalling
- Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
- Fuel System is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
- Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
36 owner complaints filed — top areas: Fuel System (33%), Other (25%), Electrical (19%). Common issues: check engine light, electrical problems, stalling, loss of power. 2 crashes reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- ALFA ROMEO
- Model
- Stelvio
- Year
- 2019
- Trim / Series
- BASE
- Body Style
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 4-cyl 2L 280 hp
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer
- ALFA ROMEO S.P.A.
- Assembly
- PIEDIMONTE SAN GERMANO, LAZIO, ITALY
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: PIEDIMONTE SAN GERMANO, LAZIO
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
- ▸Airbag system recall
- ▸Brake system recall
- ▸Fuel system recall
- ▸Engine recall
- ▸1 complaint(s) involved a fire
- ⚠3 recalls on same component: Brakes
- ⚠Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Deferred Failure Risk
Vehicle-specific risks from this model-year's complaint record, known defects, and service milestones
Owners of the 2019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio report fuel system issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Owners of the 2019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio report electrical issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Owners of the 2019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio report engine/powertrain issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
8 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 8 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 8 recalls is ~70%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
Recall completion rate data not available for ALFA ROMEO. Industry average is ~85%. Verify any open recalls with a dealer before purchase.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SummaryChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.Read full details...
~27% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SummaryChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.Read full details...
~34% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SummaryAlfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.Read full details...
~31% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
SummaryFCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.Read full details...
~31% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SummaryChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.Read full details...
~24% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SummaryChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.Read full details...
~24% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
SummaryChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.Read full details...
~31% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SummaryChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.Read full details...
~37% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.
Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix
RECALL DIDN'T FIX ITOwner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components
88% of complaints about "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP" were filed AFTER recall campaign 25V586000 (2025-09-09) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.
Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.
2 injuries reported across 36 complaints — elevated injury rate for this class of vehicle.
Complaint Intelligence
36 complaints analyzed across 6 system categories
Engine leads owner complaints (36%), most reported when the vehicle was 5–7 yrs old. Also common: Fuel System (33%), Gasoline (33%).
Based on 36 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (1) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME36 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
I'm driving and all of a sudden - while I'm on the highway - a service engine pops up on the dashboard, and my car looses all power and drive ability. I immediately loose any gas/drive ability to accelerate or maintain legal speeds. I read about the recent recall with the fuel system and it's exactly what my car is experiencing, but somehow my VIN is both telling me that my car has a recall at one place, and then doesn't have a recall at another. It's confusing and I"m not sure what the database issue is because my car is experiencing the same exact feul system problem is that I"m reading on line for recall of my car's year.
1. COMPONENT FAILED & INSPECTION: The transmission ground strap (uninsulated, bare braided copper cable) completely corroded/severed from environmental decay. This open ground circuit forced high engine-cranking currents into secondary low-voltage paths, causing an extreme thermal surge that melted and shorted out the main engine compartment wiring harness. Both failed components are preserved by the owner and are available for forensic inspection upon request. 2. SAFETY RISK: This manufacturing flaw causes a severe thermal fire hazard and an instantaneous, catastrophic loss of all vehicle propulsion, power steering, braking assist, and lighting systems while operating on public roadways. This abrupt deactivation threatens occupant safety and surrounding traffic by risking high-speed highway collisions or engine bay fires without warning. 3. CONFIRMATION: The exact failure cascade was formally diagnosed, itemized, and verified by Maranello Alfa Romeo of [XXX] ([XXX]) under a repair estimate of $7,203.10. 4. INSPECTIONS: Formally inspected by factory-certified technicians at the local authorized dealership center. No insurance, police, or outside authority investigations have occurred yet, as the car was towed immediately to avoid an active open highway fire. 5. SYMPTOMS & WARNINGS: There were absolutely no warning lamps, messages, check engine lights, or symptoms prior to the incident. Failure occurred instantly on XXX. The vulnerability was hidden from plain sight until the primary ground pathway severed completely during engine startup. 6. MANUFACTURER KNOWLEDGE: Alfa Romeo engineering has recognized this danger on 2017-early 2023 models, releasing a redesigned, fully sheathed/insulated ground cable (Part No. 68648999AA) to prevent this environmental decay. The consumer was never proactively notified of this critical safety vulnerability INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
There were no warning lights prior to driving and the vehicle stopping on the highway 2 times. Now the warning lights is constant and referencing the recall from 09/2025. Still no remedy for the recall. Mopar and the Alfa Romeo dealership have not contacted me regarding fixing the problem. A class action lawsuit needs to be filed
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while in a parking lot. The fuel warning light, the auto-stop warning light, and the traction control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was initially towed to a relative's residence and later towed to a local dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the stalling failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the failure as a faulty fuel module requiring replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no financial assistance and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The contact confirmed that the remedy part for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 43,250.
The vehicle randomly has a yellow A! error code, then it loses power while driving, when going up a hill, sometimes barely makes it. No mechanics can figure this out and its a topic of complaints amongst numerous forums regarding this vehicle. Why isn't there a recall on this?
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was associated with the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Subject: Formal Demand for Remedy – Safety Recall / 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (VIN: [XXX] ) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally demand immediate resolution regarding a serious safety recall affecting my 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (VIN: [XXX] ). The recall, issued in September 2025, involves a defect in the fuel delivery module that may result in a loss of motive power. This defect presents a significant safety hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or worse. Despite the severity of this issue, I have not been provided with a remedy, repair timeline, or adequate alternative solution. It is unacceptable that I am expected to continue operating—or assume the risk of operating—a vehicle with a known safety defect and no available fix. This situation has caused ongoing concern, inconvenience, and diminished confidence in the safety and reliability of the vehicle. Given the lack of a timely and effective remedy, I am formally requesting that Alfa Romeo take one of the following actions immediately: Provide a permanent repair within a reasonable and clearly defined timeframe; OR Repurchase (buy back) the vehicle at fair market value; OR Provide a comparable replacement vehicle at no cost to me If this matter is not resolved promptly, I am prepared to pursue further action, including but not limited to filing additional complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seeking relief under applicable state lemon laws, and exploring other legal remedies available to me. Please treat this matter with the urgency it requires. I request a written response within 10 business days of receipt of this letter outlining the steps Alfa Romeo will take to resolve this issue. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious safety concern. [XXX] and [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] or [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Despite the seriousness of the outstanding recall (25V-586), which Stellantis acknowledges can result in a sudden and complete loss of engine power at high speeds, Alfa Romeo/Stellantis have provided exactly zero updates in nearly 8 months since the recall was announced. In speaking with my dealer, I’ve learned that Alfa Romeo/Stellantis were initially providing vague estimates for when they expected a recall fix to be available but have since stopped providing information to the dealers altogether. The manufacturer’s behavior in the face of such a serious safety risk is alarming and leads me to question whether a fix is actually even under development or will ever be available. Without action or the threat of action by the government to force the manufacturer to comply with their obligations to vehicle owners I have no confidence that this serious safety issue will be satisfactorily addressed at all, much less in a timely manner.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Additionally, the contact was unable to renew the registration due to the open recall. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a reference number, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 93,400.
While pulling out, vehicle decelerated as I was pressing the gas. Almost hit by another vehicle. Managed to avoid being hit and car still would not accelerate. Ultimately, pulling over at store and parking. Contacted manufacter because it was related to the recall, but they wasnt able to do anything about it. Im unable to drive it and im still paying for it. no remedies were offered
the vehicle has developed the exact symptoms described in the recall, including: Loss of power Check Engine Light Excessive oil consumption Electronic throttle control warnings / drivability issues My authorized dealer has confirmed that the recall is open but states parts are not available. This leaves me with an unsafe and unreliable vehicle.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, nearly causing a crash. The contact shifted to neutral(N), and the vehicle was pushed back to the nearby residence. The contact stated that a mobile independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact stated that several dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were not available for an unknown repair. The contact received a recall notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure because the manufacturer's contact information was inoperable. The failure mileage was approximately 68,480.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal, and the check engine warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with an EVAP system leak; however, the origin of the leak could not be determined. The contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start, and both the check engine and auto Start/Stop warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a defective fuel pump, and the fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred a month later. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. The contact left the vehicle and returned to the vehicle the following day. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two days later. The contact later received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failure but refused to acknowledge the recall. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to drive forward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed oil solenoid and battery failure. The contact was informed that the oil solenoid and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred a month later. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The contact was informed that the engine bolt needed to be cleaned, and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact researched NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel system, Gasoline); however, the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall. In addition, the contact was without a vehicle because of the unrepaired recall. The contact stated that the dealer never mentioned the unrepaired recall and attempted to perform a temporary repair. The contact stated that whenever the check engine warning light illuminated on Alfa Romeo vehicles, the vehicle remained undrivable until the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was undrivable and had been undriveable since June 2024. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact became aware of water entering the cabin of the vehicle from under the glove compartment on the passenger’s side. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed and determined the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V205000 (EQUIPMENT); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Recall Issue Sep 09,2025 Manufacturer Recall Number93C NHTSA Recall Number25V-586 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available I would like to submit a compliant that it has been two months since the recall was issue and there still is no formal remedy provided.
My car stopped and would not turn back on while in the middle lane of a busy highway. We were stopped on the highway >20min until police arrived to block the lanes so we could safely exit the vehicle and a tow truck could safely retrieve it. The ground strap underneath the vehicle that grounds the main engine harness was broken. As a result the electrical short resulted in burning/melting of several spots on the harness. There was no warning ahead of time and I’ve learned that this is a known issue. We are very lucky that this did not lead to a crash, injury or death.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the vehicle was unintendedly stopping and starting. While driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was jump-started. The driver was able to continue driving. The contact had the battery replaced at an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that the battery was not operating properly. The ABW warning light was illuminated. While pulling into the fuel station, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was jump-started, and the contact drove to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to exceed 30 MPH while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floorboard. The message that the throttle and the ignition were inoperable was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump and the fuel pump sensor had failed. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The vehicle has been in the shop since August 2025 attempting to be fixed. I have been making monthly payments and have not been offered any rental assistance or vehicle loaner assistance. My vehicle has multiple safety recalls and no current remedy.
I received Safety Recall 25V-586 regarding the fuel pump defect on my 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The notice states that the vehicle can lose drive power without warning, which could lead to a crash. However, the letter also says that the remedy for this condition is not currently available. I am extremely concerned for my safety because I rely on this vehicle for daily driving, and I do not feel it is safe to operate a car that could suddenly lose power at any time. The manufacturer has acknowledged the risk, but no repair or interim solution has been provided. I have also noticed occasional hesitation and reduced power while driving, which makes me worry that the issue may already be occurring. I am requesting that NHTSA review this issue and require Alfa Romeo to provide an immediate remedy, loaner vehicle, or buyback for affected owners until the fix becomes available. This situation places drivers and passengers at serious risk.
Fuel pump failed as in recall 25V586000 , vehicle stalled in middle of an intersection of a busy road , could not get vehicle into neutral to push out of road. Manufacturers recall does not include my vehicle vin (yet)
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A corroded faulty ground strap under the car, which is connected to the transmission caused the engine wiring harness to overload a smaller ground wire in the wheel well, then continued to melt other sections of the main engine wiring harness when trying to start the car. This is only a $200 part, but caused $6k+ of damages calling for a labor intensive job of replacing the entire engine wiring harness. The manufacturer does not provide any information on this to the owner as a maintenance issue or something to keep an eye on to prevent this issue. It's obviously a defect.
Sensors for engine turned on and brakes.
Hello i was driving this morning with my alfa rimeo stelvio on freeway going 65 approximately and just heard explosion like granate or gun shot wich triger my anxiety and ptsd i have trauma from war back home when i was kid i stoped and was looking what happen and heard noise from outside and figured that was sun roof just ecploded randomly i dont knkw is there any legal action or anything becouse this is not right at all and looking onkine a lot ppl complain about that issue
The engine cooling hose is failing and may be made of similar materials under the same recall as the Stelvio Qudrofiligo NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V635000. Mine has a leak which can cause a loss of coolant and cause a crash. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant had entered the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Driving on the highway at 60mph, my sunroof exploded very unexpectedly and very loudly. It shattered along the front and sides but not anywhere at the center. Sunroof was closed and had only been used 1 time in the month I had the vehicle. Nothing hit me as no vehicles were anywhere near. The dealership managment is saying it had to be caused externally yet their own technicians said it was defective.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER LEAVING THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE ANI-COLLISION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SHOP AS THE VEHICLE WAS ASSISTED FOR DAMAGES WITH THE CONTACT INSURANCE COMPANY. TO VEHICLE THEN WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENTS AND THEN TOWED AGAIN TO ALFA ROMEO OF WESTBURY 928 JERICHO TPKE, WESTBURY, NY 11590 (888) 411-8719 WHERE IT WAS AWAITING REPAIR OPTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STARTED AN INVESTIGATION HOWEVER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,300.*LN*JB
I PURCHASED MY CAR IN JAN. 2020. ON JUNE 21, 2020, I AWOKE TO MY ALARM GOING OFF. I TRIED TO USE MY KEY FOB TO TURN THAT ALARM OFF AND IT DID. NOT WORK. THE ALARM STOPPED AND I HAD TO USE THE HARD KEY TO ENTER MY CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND I HAD TO GET A JUMP FROM AAA. THE CAR WAS NEW WITH LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 DAYS. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BCM. THE BCM WAS LISTED AS PROBLEM IN PRIOR YEAR VERSIONS OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WAS NOT BEING DISTURBED WHEN THE ALARM WENT OFF.
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AROUND 3 AM IN DARK ENVIRONMENT, GOING AT 63MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF IN LESS THAN 1 SECOND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. BRAKES FAILED, STEERING FAILED, ENGINE SHUT OFF, ALL GAUGES INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING, ALL ELECTRICAL RELATED FUNCTIONS FAILED, HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SHUT OFF, UNABLE TO TURN ON HAZARD LIGHT. RIGHT AFTER THE COMPLETE FAILURE, I TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE STILL IN MOTION BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE IS BARELY STEERABLE WITH THE STEERING ASSIST FAIL AND HAD TO SWITCH FROM THE LEFT LANE TO THE RIGHT LANE WITH NO TURN SIGNALS ON, AND HAD TO COAST TO A HIGHWAY EXIT BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES AND ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER STOPPING AT THE EXIT, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN ON THE HAZARDS LIGHT AND ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THEN I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSIST FOR HELP, THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED AWAY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 ALFA ROMEO STELIO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V148000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER FERRARI AND MASERATI (525 SOUTH LAKE DESTINY DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32810 (407)-667-43000) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD A MINOR INJURY TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. THE OTHER DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES AND IT WAS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED ON THREE OCCASIONS TO 2 COLLISION CENTERS AND A SALVAGE LOT. THE SAME DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE RECALL PARTS THAT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED AN INVESTIGATION WITH CASE NUMBER 58350517. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECTED.
Component Failure Cascade Risk
Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures
▸ Engine stalling at speed — fuel delivery failure can cause sudden loss of power in traffic or on highways
▸ Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 36 total NHTSA complaints filed over 7 years, with the worst year being 2025 (14 complaints).
The amber reliability line averaged 94/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 89/100 in 2025.
The recalls (red dashed lines) were issued in the same year or before complaints peaked, suggesting the manufacturer identified and acted on the defect relatively quickly.
Red dots on the amber line flag 2 years (2019, 2021) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate
Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs
Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $37,614 (~$627/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation Ammunition
Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2019 ALFA ROMEO Stelvio — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
30% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
- ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
State-Specific Legal Protections
What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | ZASPAJAN1K7C40736 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Make | ALFA ROMEO |
| Model | Stelvio |
| Series | BASE |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Doors | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 2 |
| Horsepower | 280 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | ALFA ROMEO S.P.A. |
| Assembly City | PIEDIMONTE SAN GERMANO |
| Assembly Country | ITALY |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | ZAS |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 1 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | K |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 7 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | C40736 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 8 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 36 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 12:21:40 AM.